Jethalal Gada
| Jethalal Champaklal Gada | |
|---|---|
| Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character | |
 Dilip Joshi as Jethalal Champaklal Gada | |
| First appearance | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Created by | Asit Kumarr Modi |
| Portrayed by | Dilip Joshi (2008–present) |
| Voiced by | Rajesh Kava (Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah, animated TV series) |
| Spin-off | Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Jethalal Champaklal Jayantilal Gada |
| Alias | Jetha |
| Nickname | Jethiya |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Daya Jethalal Gada |
| Children | Tipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Origin | Bhachau, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home | Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Jethalal Champaklal Gada also known as Jetha or Jethiya, is a fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He is a businessman who runs an electronic shop known as "Gada Electronics". Gada lives with his wife, Daya, their son Tipendra, affectionately known as Tapu and his father Champaklal Jayantilal Gada. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and portrayed by Dilip Joshi.
Jethalal Champaklal Gada, portrayed by Dilip Joshi is a lovable businessman known for his unique quirks. His character emphasis community values and is known as a dutiful son. Gada's friendship with Taarak Mehta (played by Shailesh Lodha), and humorous interactions, especially with Iyer (played by Tanuj Mahashabde) and Bhide (played by Mandar Chandwadkar), is a source of entertainment and comic relieve. Jethalal has becomes a popular character on Indian television.[1]
Influence and popularity
Joshi's portrayal of Jethalal has garnered significant acclaim, establishing him as a beloved character in Indian television. His performance has contributed to the show's longevity, making Jethalal one of the iconic characters in Indian sitcom history. Several publications term Jethalal among the "most iconic characters" of Indian television. The popularity of the show has established Joshi among the highest paid and most popular actors of Hindi television.
In other media
In 2023 Neela Films, the production house of the show,[2] launched Run Jetha Run, a mobile game based on the character Jethalal Champaklal Gada, after investing a noteworthy sum of ₹24 crore into the gaming platform.[3] The game surpassed one million downloads on Google Play and the Apple App Store and features Jethalal as a plucky hero who must navigate treacherous terrain, avoid obstacles, and collect coins to unlock new levels and characters.[4][5]
See also
- Garha, a Jain caste
- Dilip Joshi
References
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah clocks 12 years; Dilip Joshi thanks fans for support". Mumbai Mirror. 28 July 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "TMKOC To Launch 18 New Games on Jethalal, Daya, Bhide, Madhavi, Goli and More". India Today Gaming. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes beyond TV". The Times of India. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Run Jetha Run Mobile Game Hits One Million Downloads Milestone". Run Jetha Run. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "तारक मेहता के फैन हैं तो आपके लिए आ गया गेम Run Jetha Run, दयाबेन भी आएंगी नजर". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
External links
- Jethalal Champaklal Gada at TMKOC's official website